LIPKA - Mr. Edwin J. "Barney" Lipka, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. Surviving are his nephew, Alan Artz, cousins, and numerous friends. Edwin was an avid fisherman, accordion musician, a 1942 graduate of Union High School and former running back on the football team. He owned several rental properties in the Grand Rapids area. Edwin was affectionately known by his friends as "Barney". Memorial Mass will be Monday 11 a.m. at the Basilica of St. Adalbert where the family will receive visitors one hour prior to the Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Basilica of St. Adalbert Restore the Glory Campaign. Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuaries, Inc.